Bengaluru, May 23: The 19th Employment Fair was held in Karnatakas capital, Bengaluru, where 84 candidates received their appointment letters. The event was graced by Shobha Karandlaje, the Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Prior to the ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the newly appointed candidates via video conferencing. Following the Prime ... Read more Bengaluru Employment Fair: 84 Candidates Receive Appointment Letters, Fulfill Dream of Serving the Nation
Karnataka Steps Up Surveillance After WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency
Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) The Karnataka Health Department has stepped up surveillance and preparedness measures across the state following the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of the ongoing Ebola Disease (ED) outbreak in the Democratic R
50 Lakh Startup Grant: Karnataka ELEVATE Opens 4 Tracks for 2026
Karnataka's flagship startup grant programme, ELEVATE, has hit a decade-long milestone, and the state is marking the occasion by throwing
Bengaluru Police have warned citizens against assembling near Town Hall on Sunday, May 24, for a human chain protest called by the Cockroach Janata Party Karnataka. The police stated that no permission was granted for the gathering, which violates a Karnataka High Court order restricting protests to Freedom Park. Legal action may be initiated against violators.
Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives in Karnataka
Kalaburagi, May 23: A devastating road accident occurred in the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka, resulting in the deaths of five family members. The collision involved a cruiser vehicle and a truck, taking place near Ladlapur in the Chittapur taluka. According to reports, late Friday night, family members from the village of Ingali were returning from ... Read more Tragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives in Karnataka
Karnataka road mishap: 5 killed as cruiser collides with lorry in Kalaburagi
A tragic road accident in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, claimed the lives of at least five people when a Cruiser collided with a lorry. In a separate incident last month, seven members of a family died in Yadgiri after their car crashed into a bus during an overtaking maneuver.
HC slams Govt over pick-and-choose recruitment practices
Srinagar, May 22:The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has held that making adhoc and temporary appointments by a pick-and-choose method without issuing advertisement notifications or conducting competitive examinations, and then introducing a policy of regularisation amounts to a fraud on the constitution. Dismissing a batch of petitions by three junior engineers engaged by the University of Kashmir on a contractual hire and fire basis, a Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and justice Sanjay Parihar held that public employment must strictly adhere to the constitutional mandate of equality and fair opportunity. The court noted that the State cannot frame policies for regularisation of adhoc, temporary, consolidated or contractual employees who were engaged without advertisement and a proper selection process. Constitutional courts cannot issue directions for regularising such backdoor entrants at the cost of eligible candidates who were denied an opportunity to compete for public posts in accordance with Articles 14 and 16 of the constitution, it said. The three junior engineers had called in question an advertisement notification dated March 30, 2026, issued by university of Kashmir for filling one post of Junior Engineer (Electrical) and two posts of Junior Engineer (Civil) through open selection. The university had engaged the JEs in January 2017 on consolidated monthly wages of Rs 15,000 under what the university called a hire and fire arrangement and afterwards their contractual engagements were extended periodically, with the last extension valid till May 22 this year. With an apprehension that regular recruitment would result in their disengagement, the JEs petitioned the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Srinagar, seeking its intervention to quash the advertisement notification and directions for regularisation of their services. However, the tribunal declined to grant them interim relief and they approached the High Court. While dealing with their plea, the bench held that the petitioners had been engaged without any advertisement or competitive selection process and their appointments could not be regularised in violation of the constitutional mandate of equality in public employment under Articles 14 and 16 of the constitution. The court pulled up the governments and instrumentalities for adopting long standing practice of making backdoor appointments on temporary, contractual or daily-wage basis and later seeking to regularise such appointees. The successive governments in the State of Jammu and Kashmir, now the Union Territory, and their functionaries and instrumentalities have consistently adopted a unique modus operandi to deny citizens their right to equality and equal opportunity in matters of employment, the court said. The modus operandi adopted by the successive governments for achieving cheap political motives is to first recruit handpicked candidates on account of their political affiliations and proximities and then engage them on adhoc, contractual, temporary and daily wage basis on the pretext that such arrangements are required to be made to meet the exigencies and the emergent situations, it said. The court observed that these persons are continued from time to time till the government comes up with a policy of regularisation of their services and they are regularised by executive orders, statutory rules, or even by legislative enactments. Whatever be the mode adopted by the government to regularise these temporary, adhoc, contractual and daily wage employees, picked up arbitrarily other than by holding a fair process of selection and providing fair opportunity to the eligible candidates to compete, is nothing short of fraud on the constitution, the court said. By such acts and omissions, the State has virtually rendered the provisions of Articles 14 and 16 of our solemn- document known as the Constitution of India, redundant and a dead letter, it said. In its decision, the court relied on Constitution Bench judgment of the Supreme Court in Secretary, State of Karnataka versus Uma Devi and subsequent rulings, reiterating that public employment must strictly conform to constitutional requirements of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity. In response to the argument on legitimate expectation, the court held that temporary or contractual employees engaged without a proper selection process cannot seek permanent absorption through judicial intervention. The court also disagreed with the contention over a 2013 University Council decision related to regularisation of certain casual and contractual employees. The policy, it said, was not applicable to engagements made in 2017 and had outlived its life and utility. The court clarified that the one-time exception carved out in Uma Devi for regularisation applied only to irregular appointees who had completed ten years of service as on April 10, 2006, without protection of court orders. While dismissing the petitions, the court however said the petitioners can participate in the ongoing recruitment process, subject to their eligibility. The court granted an additional 15 days from the date of judgment for submission of their application forms.
KERC directs Escoms to give consumers 15 clear days to pay bills
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency; Karnataka on High Alert
Bengaluru, May 23: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. In response, the Karnataka government has activated a high alert status. The state health department has intensified monitoring and preparedness measures in light of the potential ... Read more WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency; Karnataka on High Alert
In the wake of early showers and expected onset of monsoon in the first week of June, farmers in Dharwad district have already started pre sowing activities and, Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Snehal R. helda video conference with officials and dealers of seedsand fertilisers and farmer leaders
KARD, Khandre condemn assault on BRIMS resident doctor
Cabinet clears Rs 11.4cr Mandya road facelift for Obama visit
Innovation begins with understanding the fundamentals: Prakash Balasubramanian
Ktaka may freeze transfers of census staff till March 2027
Cong, BJP clash over withdrawal of communal riots case
Visvesvaraya Technological University made history by announcing final-semester engineering exam results in a mere 10 minutes after the exam concluded. This remarkable feat, achieved through digital evaluation and extensive preparation, saw 56,192 students receive their results directly on their mobiles. The university's commitment to technology has drastically reduced result delivery times, demonstrating a student-friendly approach.
Demand for Dharwad corporation: On eighth day of protest, relay hunger strike launched
agitation seeking bifurcation of Hubballi Dharwad Municipal Corporation to create separate municipal corporation for Dharwad entered the eighth day on Friday and intensifying the agitation the agitation committee launched relay hunger strike.
After minimum wage revision, Karnataka pushes Centre for change in ESI ceiling
No nod given to Cockroach Janata Party protest tomorrow: Bengaluru cops
Draft of domestic workers bill decriminalises offences
Mystery removal of bus shelter sparks commuter anger in Bengalurus Jayanagar
How every Bengaluru downpour now comes with anxiety
Karnataka set to name honeybee, Malabar tree toad as state species
Bengaluru police foil abduction bid after swift Namma 112 response
Cabinet discusses revised domestic workers draft Bill with many watered down provisions
The revised draft Bill, in a significant departure from the earlier one, excludesindividual employers from the responsibility of paying a fee towards the welfare fund
Bangalore University employees urge for appointment of VC from SC/ST community
Bengalurus Kacharakanahalli lake to get new life with walkways, wetlands
Bowring Hospital wall collapse: Lokayukta probe finds major safety lapses
Fun and creative pursuits to enthrall JP Nagar residents in Bengaluru
The government is committed to enhancing air connectivity to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities across the State. Such initiatives would not only accelerate regional economic growth but also contribute to infrastructure development: M.B. Patil
Youth attacks doctor at BRIMS hospital
KPCC Chief Fears Conspiracy To Delete Poor Voters Through Sir Exercise in Karnataka
The cabinet meeting would take a call (a resolution) on SIR in the coming days
Karnataka designates isolation centres in Bengaluru, Mangaluru amid Ebola alert
Fresh Political Storm in Karnataka Over Withdrawal of Aland Violence Cases
Bijapur City MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Friday criticised the Congress government for deciding to withdraw cases related to the 2022 violence at the Ladle Mashak Dargah in Aland
Opposition to Bengalurus new international cricket stadium grows
Bidadi township fight revives Deve Gowda-Shivakumar turf war
Mahadayi diversion may spur eco crisis & desertification, warn experts
Farmers fume as agri dept fails to distribute seeds on time
Hukkeri bandh halts life as farmers intensify irrigation stir
DMC row heats up: Protesters set May 29 deadline, threaten bandh
No fertiliser shortage in Dharwad for kharif sowing, says DC
KARD urges protection and strict action after assault on doctor at BRIMS
Bellad slams Congress, reaffirms BJPs stand on Dharwad civic split
Power cuts in Hubballi prompt families to check into hotels
Renowned Karnataka Doctor Takes His Own Life Amidst Battle with Lung Cancer
Belagavi, May 22: A well-known doctor suffering from lung cancer tragically took his own life at his home in Belagavi on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Dr. Dinesh Bhatkal, who dedicated 40 years of his career to the KLE Institute. According to police reports, he was serving as an administrator at the hospital ... Read more Renowned Karnataka Doctor Takes His Own Life Amidst Battle with Lung Cancer
Student jumps to death from apartment terrace in Bengaluru
After buses, BMTC plans to turn passenger tickets into advertising space
BMTC has invited bids from advertising agencies for granting licence rights to print advertisements on Electronic Ticketing Machine thermal rolls issued to passengers across Bengaluru
Maha, Haryana, UP, Mumbai Reach Semis Of National Physical Disability Cricket Championship
Elite National Physical Disability Cricket: Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai secured their places in the semifinals as the end of the league stage matches of the ongoing 5th Elite National Physical Disability Cricket Championship concluded successfully on Friday, setting the stage for some exciting clashes in the last-four stages. Players from across the country displayed remarkable determination, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, making the championship highly competitive and inspiring. Maharashtra and Haryana advanced from Group A with impressive performances, while Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai qualified from Group B after the completion of the league phase. The semifinal matches will be played on Saturday at the Sports Garden Ground in Bengaluru. In the first semifinal, Mumbai will take on Maharashtra, while Haryana will face Uttar Pradesh in the second semifinal. Both matches are expected to witness intense competition as teams battle for a place in the grand finale. The championship is being hosted by the Karnataka State Divyang Cricket Association, an affiliated state association of the Physically Challenged Cricket Association of India (PCCAI). PCCAI is also a founder member of DCCI. DCCI Secretary Ravi Chauhan said that this years championship has brought forward several talented new players, including several promising Under-19 cricketers. He stated that the performances of these young players have been highly impressive and encouraging for the future of disability cricket in India. He further informed that the association is planning to organise an Under-19 National Championship in the near future to provide young divyang cricketers with better opportunities and a stronger platform to showcase their talent at the national level. Speaking about the future vision of disability cricket, Chauhan said that the organisation is committed not only to conducting tournaments but also to empowering divyang players economically and socially. Plans are being made to organise bigger national and international tournaments in the coming years so that players can receive greater recognition, improved facilities, and stronger financial support. He also mentioned that the association will formally approach BCCI through an official communication seeking enhanced support for disability cricket in India. The proposal will focus on providing better opportunities, infrastructure, and financial assistance for physically challenged cricketers, helping the sport reach new heights across the country. Speaking about the future vision of disability cricket, Chauhan said that the organisation is committed not only to conducting tournaments but also to empowering divyang players economically and socially. Plans are being made to organise bigger national and international tournaments in the coming years so that players can receive greater recognition, improved facilities, and stronger financial support. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The championship has created tremendous excitement among players, officials, and cricket enthusiasts. Organisers have appealed to sports lovers to come in large numbers and support the players during the semifinal and final matches at the Sports Garden, Bengaluru. Article Source: IANS
Proposed cricket stadium near Bannerghatta National Park in Bengaluru triggers eco concerns
Call to fake customer care costs homemaker Rs 1.4 lakh in Bengaluru
Bengaluru Police deny permission for Cockroach Janta Party human chain event
Bengaluru : The so-called Cockroach Janta Party has been generating significant buzz on social media across the country in recent days. Amid the growing online attention, a viral post claiming that the Cockroach Janta Party Karnataka would organise a peaceful human chain protest in front of Town Hall on May 24 triggered concern among authorities Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Airfare surge grounds summer plans of Bengalurus travel bugs
Karnataka Process Underway To Name New State Insect and Amphibian
Apis cerana and Malabar tree toad are likely to get official state status
This follows recommendation by the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Private schools object to extension of RTE Act up to class 10 for SC/ST students without amendment
Bengaluru techie says 4 km office commute took 45 minutes amid traffic chaos
Bengaluru: Traffic congestion in metro cities like Chennai and Mumbai has long been a major concern, but the situation in Bengaluru continues to frustrate thousands of commuters every day. Peak-hour traffic jams have become a daily struggle for office-goers, with long delays and slow-moving vehicles turning short distances into exhausting journeys. Amid growing complaints over Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnatakas infant, under-five mortality rates rise marginally by one point in 2024: SRS data
This is the second time since 2017 that the States IMR has seen a marginal rise
Delay in supply of nutritious food kits to Adivasis: AIJASC holds protest in H. D. Kote
Seven arrested after doctor assaulted by patients relatives at BRIMS hospital in Bidar
Central Minister Joshi Criticizes Karnataka Government for Withdrawing Riot Cases
New Delhi, May 22: Central Minister for Food, Public Distribution, and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, sharply criticized the Karnataka government on Friday for its decision to withdraw 52 criminal cases related to protests and riots. He alleged that this move was aimed at appeasing rioters under the guise of protecting Kannada activists. In a statement, ... Read more Central Minister Joshi Criticizes Karnataka Government for Withdrawing Riot Cases
Karnataka state planning panel proposes reforms for KSFC
Karnataka State Financial Corporation is set for a major transformation. The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission has proposed a new law to modernize the corporation. It will focus on MSMEs, startups, and rural industries. The plan includes digital lending, AI credit assessment, and faster loan approvals. This initiative aims to boost financing and create jobs across Karnataka.
Karnataka Congress faces growing unrest over cabinet reshuffle demand
Bengaluru: Internal pressure within the Karnataka Congress over cabinet reshuffle has intensified sharply, with a large section of ruling party MLAs openly demanding immediate reorganisation of the state ministry. Ministerial aspirants who have been waiting since the formation of the government are now preparing to escalate their lobbying efforts by approaching the Congress high command Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
One arrested for attempting to sell Grey Francolins
Karnataka High Court reduces car drivers sentence for helping accident victim
Kattemalalavadi gets new 66 kV transmission line
KPTCL issues safety advisory ahead of commissioning
Letter to DGP seeks crackdown on violence, steroid abuse in gyms
Dubare tragedy: Upalokayukta takes suo motu cognisance, seeks report
Two forest department officials summoned
Ashok refuses rent allowance on being denied quarters of his choice
Pre-monsoon showers trigger CESC alert over power safety risks
Visvesvaraya Technological University announces results within 10 minutes of the last examination
Siddaramaiah to inaugurate Karnataka Public Schools on June 1: Madhu Bangarappa
Shivamogga: Karnataka School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa announced that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) across the state on June 1. Speaking after inspecting preparations at Allama Prabhu Grounds in Shivamogga, where the inaugural event will be held, the minister said the launch of KPS schools would mark a major achievement for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Three arrested for friends house robbery in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: In a shocking case of betrayal, Chikkajala police have arrested a contractor and his two associates for allegedly carrying out a robbery at the house of his own friends family in Bengaluru. The accused, identified as Gurupasad, Arbaaz and Jibraan, were arrested after a detailed investigation. The incident occurred on April 18 at Hunasamaranahalli Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SC Questions Quota To Children Of Economically, Educationally Advanced Families In Backward Classes
NEW DELHI, May 22: Observing that with educational and economic empowerment there is social mobility, the Supreme Court on Friday questioned the continued grant of reservation benefits to children of economically and educationally advanced families within backward classes. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a plea challenging a Karnataka High Court judgment which upheld the exclusion of the petitioner, whose parents are both state government employees, from reservation. If both parents are IAS officers, [] The post SC Questions Quota To Children Of Economically, Educationally Advanced Families In Backward Classes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lokayukta turns spotlight on Belagavi corporators assets
Karnataka: Authorities Caution Beneficiaries Over Fake Gruha Lakshmi Loan Claims Online
He said the Gruha Lakshmi scheme is a monthly financial assistance programme and not a loan scheme. People have been advised not to fill unknown online links or share OTPs, bank details or personal information with anyone
Yatnal questions BJP leadership, attacks Congress over case withdrawals
Vijayapura: Senior BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has intensified his criticism of both the Congress government and the Karnataka BJP leadership, alleging that the state administration is encouraging appeasement politics by withdrawing criminal cases linked to communal violence. Addressing the media in Vijayapura, Yatnal accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of taking decisions that could weaken law Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka begins CET counselling before NEET admissions as paper leak fallout disrupts timelines
Karnataka has separated its CET and NEET counselling, prioritizing engineering admissions due to NEET's delayed schedule and paper leak controversy. This move allows thousands of engineering aspirants to proceed without disruption. Students can switch streams without penalty, with full fee refunds offered for those moving to medical courses, easing parental concerns amidst national admission uncertainties.
The elections have been necessitated by completion of the term of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjuna Kharge
Elderly doctor dies by suicide at Belagavi home
Karnataka State Wakf Council urges government to ensure protection during Bakrid celebrations
The council urged the State Government and Home Department to take stringent action against those engaging in threats, violence, vehicle check, assault, or attempts to disturb communal harmony
Zaheerabad smart city puts neglected Bidar back on the map
Bidar: The foundation stone laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the proposed Industrial Smart City at Zaheerabad has generated fresh hopes among industrialists, traders, and unemployed youth in Karnatakas Bidar district. Located barely 30 kilometres from Bidar city, the upcoming industrial hub in Telanganas Sangareddy district is expected to transform the regions economic landscape Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Heavy rains lash Karnataka, cause widespread damage across districts
Bengaluru : Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds on Thursday, May 21, evening disrupted normal life across several parts of Karnataka, with incidents of fallen trees, waterlogging, and property damage reported from Bengaluru, Davanagere, Kolar, Chitradurga, and Yadgir districts. The India Meteorological Department has forecast that the wet weather is likely to continue for the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka to introduce muzzle biometrics-based digital ID for cattle
Bengaluru : In a major push towards digitisation of livestock management, the Karnataka government is set to introduce a muzzle biometrics-based digital identification system for cattle, aimed at simplifying tracking of vaccination records, health status, insurance details and mortality compensation. The new system will function like an Aadhaar card for livestock, enabling a unified digital Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka's new excise regime: What are the revised alcohol prices?
With the new prices kicking in, lower-end liquor in Karnataka has become dearer while certain premium labels have become cheaper.
Dr. Sameer Nair, an Ayurvedic practitioner, transformed rocky land in Belagavi into a thriving Kesar mango orchard using Israel-inspired high-density technology and natural farming. His farm, established in 2019, now yields nearly 30 tonnes annually, with fruits sold under the 'Vaishali Farm Kesar Mango' brand, emphasizing natural ripening and organic practices.
Karnataka revises liquor prices. What does it mean and why your beer might get cheaper
As the state rolls out a new excise duty structure for alcohol, we break down what it means, and speak to bar owners and brands about how it will affect prices in Bengaluru
Suzlon bags 195MW wind energy order from Sunsure Energy
NEW DELHI, May 22: Suzlon on Friday said it has secured a repeat order of 195 MW from Sunsure Energy, taking the total sales of its 3MW platform to nearly 9 GW. This milestone reflects strong and sustained market adoption of the Suzlon 3X platform, a company statement said. The order builds on the ongoing partnership between Suzlon and Sunsure Energy, bringing the cumulative partnership to nearly 300 MW across Maharashtra and Karnataka, and is expected to grow further. With [] The post Suzlon bags 195MW wind energy order from Sunsure Energy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hukkeri farmers protest seeking comprehensive irrigation facility completes two days
They want a written assurance about completion of all pending projects on time
